School Picture Day (PreK 3 Full time and MWF, PreK 4, Grades 1 thru 8)
2022-09-21 08:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Wednesday, September 21: PreK 3 Full time and MWF, PreK 4, Grades 1 thru 8
Thursday, September 22: PreK 3 T/TH and Kindergarten
Kindergarten thru 8th grade will wear uniforms for pictures. (8th graders will be photographed both now, in uniform, and in the winter/spring in their dress attire and caps and gowns).

School Picture Day (PreK 3 T/TH and Kindergarten)
2022-09-22 08:00 - 11:00
(Wednesday, September 21: PreK 3 Full time and MWF, PreK 4, Grades 1 thru 8)
Thursday, September 22: PreK 3 T/TH and Kindergarten
Kindergarten thru 8th grade will wear uniforms for pictures. (8th graders will be photographed both now, in uniform, and in the winter/spring in their dress attire and caps and gowns).

Trot-a-Thon
2022-10-06 08:00 - 13:00
The best part of the new school year is getting ready for the Wildcat Trot-a-Thon! We are excited to keep this tradition running at St. Michael School and look forward to a successful FAMILY FUN event.
The Wildcat Trot-a-Thon is a major fundraiser in which the students help raise money for their school. The money raised allows St. Michael School to help keep a quality Catholic education affordable. Students are asked to run and raise money for their school by accepting pledges from family, friends, and local businesses. Pledge envelopes will be sent home with your student(s) closer to the date of the event.
We will host the Wildcat Trot-a-Thon on Thursday, October 6th, in lower level parking lot at SMS. Parents and future Wildcats are invited to watch as students, teachers, and faculty head to the track to walk/run/trot to raise money for our school. The schedule will be released closer to the date of the event.
We are so excited to announce that Pep Rally is BACK!!! Save the Date for October 5th!

Trot-a-Thon Forms

Shout Out Sign Form
Sponsor Information

***Please follow the deadlines for all forms.

Trot-a-Thon has been a tradition for over 30 years at SMS. As we continue this tradition, we want our students to “CELEBRATE” St. Michael School in 2022! The Wildcat Trot-a-Thon is sure to be FUN with all our SMS families!
Thank you so much for your support. We are looking forward to seeing everyone on the track. If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Scheel, at rscheel@hotmail.com.
Thank you,
Wildcat Trot-a-Thon Committee

No School - Staff Development
2022-10-07

No School – Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day
2022-10-10

Take Out Tuesday: Panera
2022-10-11 16:00 - 20:00

8th Grade Football Night
2022-10-15 15:00 - 17:00
Saturday, October 15th – 3PM @ Providence Catholic High School. Theme: Pink Out

8th Grade Girls Basketball Night
2022-10-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Saint Michael School, 14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL, 60462
Come cheer on our 8th grade girls to victory and celebrate them on 8th Grade Night!
Sunday, October 16th – 2PM @ SMS.
Theme: Onesie Pajamas

Barn Dance hosted by Dad's Club
2022-10-22 18:00 - 23:00
Dust off your boots and join us for an old fashioned Barn Dance!
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!
Saturday, October 22nd
6-11pm
$60 per person (21+ only.) Friends and Family Welcome!

Admission Includes: Food trucks, beer/wine/seltzer
Entertainment: DJ, fire pit, live Go Big Blue raffles, split-the-pot, and a mechanical bull!
Location: Peace Memorial Outdoor Pavilion / Tents (131st and 104th Avenue). Covered/heated converted into a barn.

Pumpkin Carving Contest
2022-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Saint Michael School, 14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL, 60462

Trunk or Treat
2022-10-28 18:30 - 20:00

Service Day
2022-11-07 08:00 - 10:30
Service Day – Monday, November 7th
Even as the Son of man came not to be served but to serve…
-Matthew 20:28
The students will work together to create gifts to be given to local Veterans. The gifts will
include donated candy, thank you cards, and student made decorations.
There are two ways you can help with this event.
1. Please donate your excess Halloween candy for our Veteran’s Day Service Project. We will
take donations between November 1st-November 4th. The candy needs to be individually
wrapped pieces. Please don’t buy bags of candy. Your Halloween leftovers are fine.
2. Please volunteer to help on Monday, November 7th. You must be Virtus Compliant. If you
are interested in volunteering, please email Shanin Karsky shaninjk@att.net with your
preferred time slot by Wednesday, November 2nd.
8:15 – 8:45am, Grades 1st, 8th, & 3rd
(Great opportunity to see 1st & 8th grade partners)
9:00 – 9:30am, Grades K, 6th, & 7th
9:45 – 10:15am, Grades 2nd, 4th, & 5th
You may choose multiple time slots or help all day. Thank you for the support!

Take Out Tuesday: Giordano's
2022-11-08

FSA Fashion Fundraiser
2022-11-17 10:00 - 19:00
Please join us at Evereve on Thursday, November 17th!
10am – 7pm.
Sips and snacks available!
15% of your purchase benefits SMS.
Evereve is located in Orland Park Crossings at 14215 S. La Grange Road

1/2 Day - Parent Teacher Conferences
2022-11-18 07:30 - 11:00

Thanksgiving Break
2022-11-21 - 2022-11-26
Begins Nov. 21nd. Classes resume Nov. 28th.

Take Out Tuesday @ Portillo's
2022-12-13 17:00 - 20:00
5 – 8PM @ Portillo’s in Tinley Park!
20% of your order will be donated to SMS.

Santa's Workshop
2022-12-16 07:30 - 13:30
Students will do their Christmas shopping at school from a huge assortment of gifts… hosted by FSA.

Cookies with the Grinch
2022-12-16 18:00 - 20:00
You’re invited to a Pajama Party with the Grinch!
Friday, December 16 @ 6:00 PM

Pizza and treats
Games
a showing of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”

The Grinch will be there for pictures!
$5.00 per person. (Children under 2 are free.)
Spots are limited, so reserve yours ASAP. We will not be taking any responses after December 12th. Please send cash or check made out to SMS FSA with your name and # attending.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
2022-12-19 07:30 - 14:00
Dress Down Day! Wear ugly Christmas sweaters with jeans or SMS gym pants.

Christmas Accessories w/ School Uniforms
2022-12-20 07:30 - 14:00
Christmas accessories with school uniforms – headbands, Christmas socks, necklaces, etc. (All School Mass)

Half Day - Christmas Break
2022-12-21 - 2023-01-04
Christmas Break begins 12/21. Half day – 11:00am Dismissal.
Classes resume January 5th.

Red & Green Dress Down Day
2022-12-21 07:30 - 11:00
Dress Down Day: Wear red and green holiday attire!

Take Out Tuesday - Culver's
2023-01-10

Hot Dog Day
2023-01-11 07:30 - 14:00
Don’t forget to send a drink!

No School – Martin Luther King Day
2023-01-16

Preschool Open House
2023-01-26 17:30 - 19:00
Ready for Preschool in the fall? Then don’t miss our Preschool Open House!
We provide positive hands-on experiences so students feel successful and confident. Our learning is rooted in faith and play!
Preschool Highlights

Full and Half Day Options for 3 and 4 year olds
Before and After School Extended Day Care
10:1 Student Teacher Ratio
Full Time Nurse

Bring your future Wildcat to tour our Preschool spaces and meet our teachers!

Youth Ministry Trivia Night
2023-01-27 18:00 - 21:00
All 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Graders are invited to sign up for Youth Ministry Student Trivia Night!
Friday, January 27th, 2023 in the St. Michael Gym
6pm to 9pm
Cost: $10.00
Sign up as a group of at least six. Each member of your group must turn in a permission slip, $10.00 and list the members of the group. If you are not a member of a group check the bottom of the permission slip and we will assign you to a group. All grades can be members of the same group.
Pizza will be available. You must order and pay for pizza with your registration. Pop and water will be available for $1. You may bring in food. All cell phones will be collected and placed in a basket on the table.
Permission slips MUST BE TURNED IN BY JANUARY 25TH, 2023 to the Parish Office, Youth Ministry Office or School Office. Questions call 708-349-0903 ext. 650 or email rkoch@saintmike.com
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Catholic Schools Week 2023
2023-01-29 - 2023-02-05
You’re Invited! Celebrate Catholic Schools Week at Saint Michael School:
Sunday, January 29 – Saturday, February 4

Mass: Sunday, January 29th at 9:30am.
Open House for PreK-8th Grade: 10:30 until 12:00pm.
Additional Preschool Open House: Thursday, January 26th @ 5:30-7pm

*Can’t make it? CLICK HERE to schedule a private tour!
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday: Celebrate our Students

Pajama Dress Down
Movie, Popcorn, water provided

Tuesday: Celebrate our Service

Hawaiian Dress Down
Service Day Project

Wednesday: Celebrate our Teachers

Wacky Wednesday (crazy hair, mismatched socks/clothes)

Thursday: Celebrate our Community

Grade Level Dress Down in Same Color

Friday: Celebrate our Faith and Families

SMS Spirit Wear Dress Down
All School Mass

AFC/NFC Championship Party
2023-01-29 14:00 - 20:00
